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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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