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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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