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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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