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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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