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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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