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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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