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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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