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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around 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 massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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