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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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