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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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