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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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