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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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