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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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