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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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