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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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