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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology 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. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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