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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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