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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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