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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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