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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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