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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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