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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low 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 online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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