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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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