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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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