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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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