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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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