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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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