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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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