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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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