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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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