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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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