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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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