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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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