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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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