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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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