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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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