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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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