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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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