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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans 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 MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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