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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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