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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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