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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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