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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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