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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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