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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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