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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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