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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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