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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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