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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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