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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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