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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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