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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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