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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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