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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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