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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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