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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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