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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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