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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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