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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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