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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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