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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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