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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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