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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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