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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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