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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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