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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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