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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students 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 massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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