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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major 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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