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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered 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 MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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