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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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