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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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