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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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