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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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