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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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