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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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