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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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