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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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