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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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