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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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