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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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