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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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