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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. 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 massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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