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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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