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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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