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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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