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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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