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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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