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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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