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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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