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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around 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 online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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