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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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