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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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