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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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