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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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