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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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