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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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