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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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