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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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