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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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