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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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