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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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