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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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