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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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