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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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