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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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