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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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