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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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