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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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