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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements 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. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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