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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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