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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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