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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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