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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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