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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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