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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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