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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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