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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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