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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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