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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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