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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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