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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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