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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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