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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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