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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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