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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take 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 almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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