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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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