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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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