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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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