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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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