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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes 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. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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