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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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