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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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