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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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