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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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