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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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