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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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