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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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