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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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