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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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