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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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