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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key 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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