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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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