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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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