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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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