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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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