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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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