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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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