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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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