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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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