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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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