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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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