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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people 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. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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