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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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