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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling 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 online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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