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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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