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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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