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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. 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 online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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