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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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