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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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