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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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