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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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