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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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