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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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