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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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