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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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