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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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