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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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