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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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