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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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