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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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