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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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