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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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