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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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