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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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