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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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