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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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