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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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