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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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