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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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