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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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