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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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