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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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