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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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