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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered 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 massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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