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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the 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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