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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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