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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around 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 commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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