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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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