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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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