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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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