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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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