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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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