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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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