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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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