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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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