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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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