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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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