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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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