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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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