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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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