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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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