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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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