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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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