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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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