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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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