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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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