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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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