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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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