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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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