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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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