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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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