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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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