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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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