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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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