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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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