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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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