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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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