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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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