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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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