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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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