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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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