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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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