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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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