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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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