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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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