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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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