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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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