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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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