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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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