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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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