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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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