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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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