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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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