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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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