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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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