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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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