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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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