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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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