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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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