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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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