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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources