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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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