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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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