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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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