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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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