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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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