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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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