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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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