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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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