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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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