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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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