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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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