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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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