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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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