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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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