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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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