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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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