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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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