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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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