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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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