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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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