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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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