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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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