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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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