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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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