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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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