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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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