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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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