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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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