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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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