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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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