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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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