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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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