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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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