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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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