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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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