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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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