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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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