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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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