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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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