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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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