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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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