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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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