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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education