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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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