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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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