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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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