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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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