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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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