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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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