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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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