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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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