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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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