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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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