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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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