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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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