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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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