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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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