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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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