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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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