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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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