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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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