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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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