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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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