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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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