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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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