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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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