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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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