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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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