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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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