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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education