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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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