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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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