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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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