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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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