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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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