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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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