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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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