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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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