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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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