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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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