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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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