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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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