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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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