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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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