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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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