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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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