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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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