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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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