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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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