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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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