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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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