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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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