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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations 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. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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