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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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