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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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