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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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