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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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