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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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