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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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