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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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