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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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