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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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