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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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