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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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