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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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