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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need 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 topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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