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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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