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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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