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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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