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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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