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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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