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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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