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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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