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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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