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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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