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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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