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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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