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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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