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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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