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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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