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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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