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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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