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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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