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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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