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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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