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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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