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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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