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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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