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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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