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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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