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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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