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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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