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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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