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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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