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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education