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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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