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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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