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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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