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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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