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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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