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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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