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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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