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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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