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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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