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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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