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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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