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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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