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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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