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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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