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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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