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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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