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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver 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 commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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