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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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