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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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