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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of 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 online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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