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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around 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 MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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