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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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