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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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