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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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