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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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