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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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