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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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