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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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