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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important 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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