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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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