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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable 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 massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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