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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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