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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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