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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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