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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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