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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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