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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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