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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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