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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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