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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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