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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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