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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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