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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners all over 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 massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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