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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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