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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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