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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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