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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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