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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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