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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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