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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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