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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the 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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