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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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