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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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