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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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