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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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