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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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