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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. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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