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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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