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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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