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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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