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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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