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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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