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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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