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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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