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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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