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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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