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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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