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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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