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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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