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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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