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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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