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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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