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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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