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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education