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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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