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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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