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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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