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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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