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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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