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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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