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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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