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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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