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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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