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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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