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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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