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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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