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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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