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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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