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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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