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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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