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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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