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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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