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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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