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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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