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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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