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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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