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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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