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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources