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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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