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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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