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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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