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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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