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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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