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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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