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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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