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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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