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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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