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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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