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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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