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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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