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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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