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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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