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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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