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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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