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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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