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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major 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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