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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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