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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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