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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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