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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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