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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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