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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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