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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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