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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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