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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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