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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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