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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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