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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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