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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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