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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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