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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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