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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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