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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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