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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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