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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take 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. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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