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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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